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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,814.10, 1,168,221.15 and 478,320.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,814.10, 1,168,221.15 and 478,320.30 is: 717,480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,814.10 : 1,168,221.15 = 478,320.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,814.10/1,168,221.15 = 478,320.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,814.10x = 1,168,221.15 × 478,320.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,814.10x = 558,783,890,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,783,890,934.35/778,814.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,480.45

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